My experience at RAW Boston can only be described as incredible! The people who organize these events every month really and truly understand what it is to be a starving artist. I’m very thankful and blessed to have had the opportunity to be apart of this group.

I met quite a few amazing creatives, handed out tons of my business cards and sold a couple of my first ever photo prints! I premiered my Black and White Series at this event which was pretty exciting. I've never had an opportunity like this before. Showing my work to a different audience and expose my name to potential clients. Feeling truly blessed about this experience!

In some ways I was totally nervous to talk to new people and expose myself as an artist but I wasn't going to let this opportunity pass me by. Fear is only a reaction to something that you are completely capable of handling. This is what I remind myself when I'm faced with things that make me nervous.

My support team consisted of my partner and my parents who drove from Connecticut for my showcase. Also, two of my amazing models came to show their support. I'm lucky to know such supportive people! About an hour before the fashion show, I was asked to come do a video interview which you can find at the bottom of this post. It was probably my first time being interviewed as an artist which for me is a big deal. I've accomplished something rather awesome, right. Real artists get interviewed!!

Overall, I had a great night. Below is a interview video with yours truly. Enjoy!

Hi, I'm Mandee Rose! I'm a 30 year old Graphic Designer/Photographer/Yoga Instructor. In my spare time I like to experiment with makeup application, craft props for my shoots and scout for new locations in my area. My specialty is to shoot fashion and artistic type of work where I can explore new ways to express my visions.

Born and raised in Connecticut, I moved to Los Angeles 4 years ago to pursue my creative career then ended up becoming a Certified Yoga Instructor. 200 Hour Power Yoga with CorePower Yoga and 50 Hour Yin Yoga with Bianca Fearon. When I'm not expressing my love for all things art, I teach Power Flow/Fusion/Restorative/Yin Yoga to all levels and ages. I've been personally practicing for the last 7 years and teaching for 2. For me, sharing Yoga is my way of giving back to the world. Restoring our bodies and minds to a natural state of consciousness. Yoga has been a mental and physical release for me. My initial reason for practicing was to help heal my Scoliosis and to become more aware of my Hyper Mobility. You can find me photographing live subjects of all kinds, practicing with two blocks always or making my favorite smoothie bowls.